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SA09 BPU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,248 mi
Last recorded194,248 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 BPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 194,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 184,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 175,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 161,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casing

Fail 10 Jul 2019 161,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casing

Pass 20 Jun 2018 152,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear reg plate slightly deterioated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 143,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 113,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SA09 BPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA09 BPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA09 BPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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